Skid Steer Operators for hire in Austin, TX
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Heavy Lifting6%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED92%Associate's degree5%Bachelor's degree3%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
Fluor Corp
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Tesla
Time at current job
More than 5 years43%1-2 years29%Less than a year14%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,102 profiles for Skid Steer Operators in Austin, TX
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Skid Steer Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Austin, TX: $48,749 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,958 – $64,301 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator/Truck Driver
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10CDL CDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Mechanic ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipPipe Layer
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
NCCER CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseClass EForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsConcreteHeavy Machinery Operator
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementCustomer ServiceBuck hoist / skid steer (bucket and forks)/operator
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingHeavy Equipment Operator
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationOSHA Safety CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseExcavator+10 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsEnd DumpAnalysis SkillsAI Engineer
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLDoubles/Triples EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL C+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipOTRSchedule Management
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What's the average time to fill a skid steer operator role?
The average time to fill a skid steer operator role is 75 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do skid steer operators tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a skid steer operator include: communication skills, heavy lifting and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for skid steer operators?
Common licenses or certifications for skid steer operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Forklift Certification.
What are some job titles related to skid steer operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to skid steer operators include: heavy equipment operator, heavy machinery operator and owner/operator.
What level of education is common for a skid steer operator?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a skid steer operator in Austin, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a skid steer operator?
Most skid steer operators have 12 years of professional experience.
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